Reverse Proxy vs Proxy Server: What's the Real Difference and Which One Should You Use? Alternatively, if yo

Honestly, I used to mix these up too!

Proxy server = you → internet (hides *you*).
Reverse proxy = internet → your server (protects *server*).

For reverse proxies, Traefik is awesome if you’re into containers. For regular proxies, Squid is old but gold.

Real-world example: Use a proxy to scrape data anonymously. Use a reverse proxy to secure your API.